The grey francolin was formally described in 1789 by the German naturalist Johann Friedrich Gmelin in his revised and expanded edition of Carl Linnaeus's Systema Naturae. He placed it with all the grouse like birds in the See more

The grey francolin is normally found foraging on bare or low grass covered ground in scrub and open country, and is rarely found above … See more

The loud calls of the birds are commonly heard early in the mornings. Pairs of birds will sometimes engage in a duet. The female call is a … See more

The species has long been domesticated in areas of northern Indian subcontinent where it is used for fighting. The domesticated birds can be large at around 500-600g, compared … See more

This bird is a medium-sized francolin, with males averaging 11.6–13.4 in (29–34 cm) and females averaging 10.2–11.9 in (26–30 cm). The males weigh 9–12 oz (260–340 g) whereas the weight of the females is 7–11 oz (200–310 g). The francolin is barred … See more

They are hunted in much of their range using low nets and easily caught using calling decoy birds. See more

• Soni, RG (1994). "Incubation period of Grey Partridge". Newsletter for Birdwatchers. 34 (4): 96.
• Johnson, … See more